Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,228,937); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $709
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 228g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (63/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (63/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.